Casual remarks by the current leader of Tibetan Buddhism invite us to ask what possibilities might arise if we extend moral ...

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Friday hosted Yoga Day event in Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha in Nepal on the eve of the grand celebration on 21st June. The Indian Embassy in Nepal in ...

Christians remain the largest religious group, and Muslims grew the fastest from 2010 to 2020. Read how the global share of ...

MANANG, Nepal — In Bhraka village of western Nepal’s Manang district, 72-year-old Buddhist nun Tashi Lama sits in silence, chanting as she turns her prayer wheel.

The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment. However, his relationship with his mother remained important for him.

Ben is a journalist, writer, National Geographic Explorer, and humanitarian who has been based in Nepal for over 20 years. He regularly contributes to Outside’s coverage of Mount Everest and ...

In 1954, in the "World Buddhist Council" held in Kathmandu, Nepal, Buddhist monks had given Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar the highest title of Buddhism, ... He is treated as God by crores of his followers.

In Nepal, known to tourists for its stunning natural landscapes, towering mountains, and gracious hospitality, Hindu and Buddhist traditions are deeply woven into the culture.

There is no belief in a personal god. Buddhists believe that nothing is fixed or permanent and that change is always ... was born into a royal family in present-day Nepal over 2500 years ago.

Nepal’s honey gatherers say fewer hives threaten tradition Aita Prasad Gurung, 40, cuts a honeycomb as he hangs onto a ladder, while harvesting honey from the cliff near Taap, Nepal, May 29 ...

Dr. Justice Chandradasa Nanayakkara Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that finds its genesis in the teachings of Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama who was born in 653 B.C. in Lumbini Nepal.

To visit the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal during the famous Gunla festival is to experience the vibrant culture of the Newars, and get a glimpse into India's lost Buddhist past ...